I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to promote next month's boxing match.

Former two time world boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on December 19th.

Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.

Derek Jackson
Derek Jackson

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